Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 184 (44 zł) | 32 zł | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 77 (18 zł) | 22 zł | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (4.37 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 49 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (4.48 zł) | 9 zł | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (7 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (5.38 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (5.43 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 136 (33 zł) | 30 zł | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (4.31 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,647 (4,232 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,794 (2,828 zł) | 3,003 zł | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,252 (300 zł) | 537 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,379 (3,209 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,979 (1,914 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 996 (239 zł) | 414 zł | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 548 (131 zł) | 47 zł | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,038 (1,208 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,336 (320 zł) | 516 zł | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 110 (26 zł) | 34 zł | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 71 (17 zł) | 22 zł | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 949 (228 zł) | 256 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 690 (166 zł) | 135 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,863 (447 zł) | 268 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,445 (347 zł) | 309 zł | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 360,963 (86,567 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (5.55 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 532 (128 zł) | 105 zł | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 162 (39 zł) | 31 zł | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 82 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (60 zł) | 44 zł | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 513 (123 zł) | 157 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 71 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (7 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (5.56 zł) | 9 zł | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 198 (48 zł) | 43 zł | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 422 (101 zł) | 82 zł | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 219 (52 zł) | 57 zł | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 762 (183 zł) | 130 zł | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 756 (181 zł) | 151 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 69 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,213 (1,970 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.38 (0.33 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 766 (184 zł) | 133 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 488 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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